Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2020, Vol. 24 ›› Issue (7): 1130-1137.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2011

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Non-coding RNAs in human dental pulp stem cells: regulations and mechanisms

Ren Chunmei1, Liu Yufang1, Xu Nuo2, Shao Miaomiao1, He Jianya1, Li Xiaojie1   

  1. 1Stomatology Medical College, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, Liaoning Province, China; 2Zhongshan College of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116000, Liaoning Province, China
  • Received:2019-05-30 Revised:2019-06-04 Accepted:2019-07-06 Online:2020-03-08 Published:2020-01-20
  • Contact: Li Xiaojie, MD, Associate professor, Master’s supervisor, Stomatology Medical College, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, Liaoning Province, China
  • About author:Ren Chunmei, Master candidate, Stomatology Medical College, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, Liaoning Province, China Liu Yufang, Master candidate, Stomatology Medical College, Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116044, Liaoning Province, China Ren Chunmei and Liu Yufang contributed equally to this work.
  • Supported by:
    2018 Teaching Reform Research Project of Chinese Medical Association, No. 2018B-N03024; Liaoning Provincial Science and Technology Department Project, No. 201602230; 2019 Medical Teaching Reform Project of Dalian Medical University, No. DYLX19034; 2018 Central Government Fund for Major Chronic Diseases

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Human dental pulp stem cells are important oral mesenchymal stem cells with strong proliferation and multidirectional differentiation functions. In-depth studies on the Human Genome Project make people gradually realize that functional non-coding RNAs play an extraordinary role in regulating gene expression.

OBJECTIVE: To discuss the function and application of non-coding RNAs in human dental pulp stem cells.

METHODS: Using “ncRNAs, human dental pulp stem cells, regenerative medicine” as keywords in English and Chinese, the first author searched PubMed, Medline, CNKI, and WanFang for relevant articles published from 2005 to 2019. Literatures unrelated to the purpose of the study and repetitive literatures were excluded, and 71 articles that meet the criteria were included for review.

RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: It is now generally believed that non-coding RNAs can be used as a signal of specific cell state, providing prognostic value and even providing treatment options for patients. With the continuous development of regenerative medicine applications, human dental pulp stem cells are arousing increasing attentions. Exploration on the relationship between non-coding RNAs and human dental pulp stem cells provides a new approach for the clinical application of human dental pulp stem cells.

Key words: non-coding RNAs, human dental pulp stem cells, tissue regeneration, Human Genome Project, transcription, microRNAs, lncRNAs, PIWI protein

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